The Rainbow region of NSW is on the north coast and consists of several coastal towns and the hinterland, where many "alternative lifestylers" live.
Being a creative area, there are many mosaic artists here, and lots of public mosaics. I will try and show just a small sample of both artists and works, but best thing is for you to come here and explore this wonderful area yourself. I should know ... I live here!!
GUY CROSLEY
An example of a mosaic created by Guy Crosley (of Headland Mosaics) and community members, at a workshop at The Bellingen Global Carnival, and installed at the showground in Bellingen.
Here is Guy Crosley himself in front of this mosaic:
Look at some of these photos showing kids and adults alike absorbed in this wonderful collaborative project, which happens every year.
You can see more photos of the 2007 workshop here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wentan/sets/72157602226148008/
A Mosaic Exhibition was held in the Nexus Gallery in Bellingen in 2008. Look at these photos of Flickr to see the wide range of styles and some of the artists who created them. http://www.flickr.com/photos/wentan/sets/72157604757850605/
Christine Stewart
Wonderful Glass and mosaic artist who lives in the Bowraville area. She has written several books, does many workshops locally and regularly travels overseas to present at conferences etc.
This is her website: http://www.glassoffire.com/ She uses bright colours and lots of dichroic and fused glass in her pieces.
The Rainbow region of NSW is on the north coast and consists of several coastal towns and the hinterland, where many "alternative lifestylers" live.
Being a creative area, there are many mosaic artists here, and lots of public mosaics. I will try and show just a small sample of both artists and works, but best thing is for you to come here and explore this wonderful area yourself. I should know ... I live here!!
GUY CROSLEY
An example of a mosaic created by Guy Crosley (of Headland Mosaics) and community members, at a workshop at The Bellingen Global Carnival, and installed at the showground in Bellingen.
Here is Guy Crosley himself in front of this mosaic:Look at some of these photos showing kids and adults alike absorbed in this wonderful collaborative project, which happens every year.
You can see more photos of the 2007 workshop here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wentan/sets/72157602226148008/
A Mosaic Exhibition was held in the Nexus Gallery in Bellingen in 2008. Look at these photos of Flickr to see the wide range of styles and some of the artists who created them.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wentan/sets/72157604757850605/
Christine Stewart
Wonderful Glass and mosaic artist who lives in the Bowraville area. She has written several books, does many workshops locally and regularly travels overseas to present at conferences etc.This is her website: http://www.glassoffire.com/
Coffs Harbour Health Campus
"Dolphin Dreaming" Mosaic
by Stephen Vella (Indigenous artist)